Mallorca is not called "La Luminosa" (The Enlightened One) for nothing. During this hiking week, the island reveals its quiet, authentic side, surprising you every day with new moods, colors, and vistas ✨🌿. You will discover Mallorca’s inner life far from the well-trodden paths and experience how wild mountain landscapes and Mediterranean cultural scenery blend into a truly unique hiking experience in the Serra de Tramuntana ⛰️🍃.
The journey begins in Port de Alcúdia on the Alcúdia Peninsula. Right from the start, you will enjoy a coastal hike with dreamlike views of the sea and small offshore islands 🌊👀. Over the following days, coastal stretches alternate with mountain hikes, allowing you to get to know Mallorca from ever-changing perspectives. In the Serra de Tramuntana, well-maintained paths lead through a rugged, impressive landscape of rocks and grasses, while further inland, olive groves line the way to charming villages where manor houses and palaces tell the story of Mallorca’s elegant past 🌿🫒🏛️.
A particularly atmospheric section is the pilgrimage route between Pollença and Lluc. Following magnificent paths through holm oak forests and orchards, you will hike to the historic Lluc Monastery, where you will even spend a night to experience the unique serenity of this place in peace 🌳🍎⛪. This interplay of nature, culture, and quiet moments is what makes the week so memorable.
To conclude, a nostalgic highlight awaits: a ride on the "Red Lightning" (Tren de Sóller) from Port de Sóller to Palma 🚋🍊. Afterward, you will dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the island's capital at Playa de Palma 🌆🌴. This perfectly rounds off the trip, transitioning from the calm, original Mallorca to the lively coastal spirit.
The daily mountain hikes cover about ten to fifteen kilometers and require surefootedness and a good level of fitness, as the paths can be rocky in places 👣⛰️. You will be rewarded with vast sea views, silent trails, Mediterranean landscapes, and the feeling of truly discovering Mallorca—step by step 💛🥾.
Palma de Mallorca airport and by bus (TIB line A32) to Pt. Alcúdia (April to October) duration approx. 40 minutes or by bus to Palma bus station and on to Pt. Alcúdia, duration approx. 2 hours (www.tib.org), or by taxi, costs approx. EUR 140 to EUR 180 per ride, duration approx. 40 minutes
Hotel (example): JS Sol de Alcudia
One of the most beautiful paths stretches between the bay of Pollenca and Alcúdia. You follow the coast and climb a stunning rocky peak. On winding paths with incredible panoramic views you cross soft hills back to the historic town Alcúdia and finally to the promenade of Pt. Alcúdia.
Hotel (example): JS Sol de Alcudia
Short transfer to Pollenca, where you join the historic pilgrim path to Lluc. With the high summits of the Serra de Tramuntana in full view, you walk up onto the pass past Puig Tomir. Shady stone oak forests, orchards and rough meadows compose a varied scenery. Connoisseurs walk through the botanical garden of the monastery.
Hotel (example): Santuari de Lluc
In the morning transfer to Cuber Reservoir where you join a further stage of the pilgrim path to Lluc. You walk high up into the Serra and on passes down to Lluc. An interesting scenery with high grass, rocks and crossings that resemble high alpine territory lies ahead of you. The sunny vistas on the steep rock coast and fertile valleys certainly belong to the most marvellous sights Majorca has to offer. Return to monastery Lluc for another overnight stay.
Hotel (example): Santuari de Lluc
You will walk along the Cuber reservoir to the L’Ofre pass where a superb panoramic view of the Serra de Tramuntana peak is waiting for you. You take the winding path up to the Es Cornador peak where you can enjoy the view into the distance across the coast and to Palma. On your way to Sóller you will walk along the well-known panoramic path through the Biniaraix gorge, which is one of nicest landscapes in the Tramuntana mountains. You will reach the lively centre of Sóller by walking alongside beautifully scenting orange plantations. By taking the old tram, you will get to the Port de Sóller.
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina
Transfer to the artists’ village – Deia. You will start today’s walk from Deia bay and you will head along the wildly romantic rocky coastline towards Sóller. You can expect a diverse route with great views and numerous quiet places to sit back and relax. In a Finca’s flourishing garden, high above the Sóller valley, you can refuel with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a tasty piece of cake before you end your day’s walk by walking along Port de Sóller’s promenade.
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina
By retro-railway through the valley of oranges into the bustling capital Palma. Stroll through the lively alleyways and to the impressive cathedral before walking along the beach promenade to the Playa de Palma. Alternatively we recommend a walking tour to Fornalutx, into Mallorca’s most beautiful village. You walk along olive groves, almond trees and fragrant orange groves through the green and fertile valley of Sóller.
Hotel (example): BG Hotel Caballero
Individual departure or start of your tour extension.
Departure from Playa de Palma to the airport, short ride by taxi, approx. EUR 30 per ride
Palma de Mallorca airport and by bus (TIB line A32) to Pt. Alcúdia (April to October) duration approx. 40 minutes or by bus to Palma bus station and on to Pt. Alcúdia, duration approx. 2 hours (www.tib.org), or by taxi, costs approx. EUR 140 to EUR 180 per ride, duration approx. 40 minutes
Hotel (example): JS Sol de Alcudia
One of the most beautiful paths stretches between the bay of Pollenca and Alcúdia. You follow the coast and climb a stunning rocky peak. On winding paths with incredible panoramic views you cross soft hills back to the historic town Alcúdia and finally to the promenade of Pt. Alcúdia.
Hotel (example): JS Sol de Alcudia
Short transfer to Pollenca, where you join the historic pilgrim path to Lluc. With the high summits of the Serra de Tramuntana in full view, you walk up onto the pass past Puig Tomir. Shady stone oak forests, orchards and rough meadows compose a varied scenery. Connoisseurs walk through the botanical garden of the monastery.
Hotel (example): Santuari de Lluc
In the morning transfer to Cuber Reservoir where you join a further stage of the pilgrim path to Lluc. You walk high up into the Serra and on passes down to Lluc. An interesting scenery with high grass, rocks and crossings that resemble high alpine territory lies ahead of you. The sunny vistas on the steep rock coast and fertile valleys certainly belong to the most marvellous sights Majorca has to offer. Return to monastery Lluc for another overnight stay.
Hotel (example): Santuari de Lluc
You will walk along the Cuber reservoir to the L’Ofre pass where a superb panoramic view of the Serra de Tramuntana peak is waiting for you. You take the winding path up to the Es Cornador peak where you can enjoy the view into the distance across the coast and to Palma. On your way to Sóller you will walk along the well-known panoramic path through the Biniaraix gorge, which is one of nicest landscapes in the Tramuntana mountains. You will reach the lively centre of Sóller by walking alongside beautifully scenting orange plantations. By taking the old tram, you will get to the Port de Sóller.
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina
Transfer to the artists’ village – Deia. You will start today’s walk from Deia bay and you will head along the wildly romantic rocky coastline towards Sóller. You can expect a diverse route with great views and numerous quiet places to sit back and relax. In a Finca’s flourishing garden, high above the Sóller valley, you can refuel with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a tasty piece of cake before you end your day’s walk by walking along Port de Sóller’s promenade.
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina
By retro-railway through the valley of oranges into the bustling capital Palma. Stroll through the lively alleyways and to the impressive cathedral before walking along the beach promenade to the Playa de Palma. Alternatively we recommend a walking tour to Fornalutx, into Mallorca’s most beautiful village. You walk along olive groves, almond trees and fragrant orange groves through the green and fertile valley of Sóller.
Hotel (example): BG Hotel Caballero
Individual departure or start of your tour extension.
Departure from Playa de Palma to the airport, short ride by taxi, approx. EUR 30 per ride
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